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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 89
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 reviews of Acer Aspire X3200 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 65046 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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wired.com
Editors' rating: 80
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Desktops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of desktop.
Desktop computer memory size
One GB of memory is the recommended minimum to run Windows 7 and additional memory will make multitasking and graphics run smoother. Business workstations are apt to have a lot more memory to run industrial strength software. Choosing a lower memory configuration may save you money; however, most of the highest-rated desktop computers on CNET have 2GB.
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Desktops computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and the best test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as undescriptive as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core i7 | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Phenom | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
| AMD | Opteron | Very high | Server |
| Intel | Xeon | Very high | Server |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Acer Aspire X3200-ED5600A is an Athlon X2-based, basic desktop PC.Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $410.This system comes with 4 GB RAM, and a 640GB hard drive.
Pros: Also, the 640GB drive installed on this machine is larger than most PCs.However, the Athlon X2 based processor installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as graphics and multimedia.The small design of this unit makes it more space efficient and helps to reduce cable clutter.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for homes or businesses where price is a concern.The nVidia GeForce 8 series based graphics on this desktop will be fine for web-browsing and general purpose computing.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.However, this desktop combines fast processing with plenty of storage.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the price of a value-oriented PCs with similar speed is about 40% higher.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
